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Biography

Irwin Weil was a member of the Brandeis University faculty from
1958 until 1965. He obtained both his bachelor's and master's
degrees at the University of Chicago; he received his doctorate, in
Russian Literature, from Harvard University. While at Brandeis,
Weil was a professor of Russian literature and linguistics. He
played a decisive role in bringing the study of Russian and Slavic
linguistics and literature to the University. Weil's first major
work--a dissertation on the development of the writing style of
Maksim Gorky--was completed in 1958. His other works include
"Notes on the Contemporary Soviet Literary Scene and Soviet
Literary Activities."

Scope and Content

The files in this collection were created between 1955 and 1963.
They include both personal and professional correspondence,
manuscript drafts, and teaching notes. Also included are
newsletters, political brochures, and travel paraphernalia. The
collection does contain reprints of various works, as well as many
notes in Russian.

Series Description

This series contains questionnaires, curriculum vitae, resumes, and
personal effects.

Correspondence

Inclusive Dates: 1955-1962

Box 1

Arrangement: Chronological

Contained within this series are incoming and outgoing personal and
professional letters.

Writings

Inclusive Dates: n.d.

Box 1

Arrangement: By manuscript section and draft

This series contains drafts, notes, and bibliographies of Weil's
Maksim Gorky manuscript, as well as some other writings.

Teaching

Inclusive Dates: 1956-1960, n.d.

Box 1

Arrangement: Chronological

Within this series are teaching materials, which include course
notes, as well as manuscripts, student evaluations, and materials
pertaining to academic committees, at both Harvard and Brandeis
Universities. The University Archives has removed the student
names from the evaluations.

Collected Writings

Inclusive Dates: circa 1958-1961, n.d.

Box 1

Arrangement: Chronological

This series contains newspaper clippings, reprints of manuscripts,
and newsletters.

Political Brochures

Inclusive Dates: circa 1960

Box 1

Arrangement: Alphabetical

This series contains various political brochures.

Travel

Inclusive Dates: circa 1959-1963

Box 1

Arrangement: Chronological

Contained within this series are ticket stubs - both domestic and
foreign - itineraries, and receipts.